Tuesday 5 March 2013

Malware: A serious security Threat

Malware: A serious security Threat To keep PCs free from malware is the need of the day. Previously, malware was only considered a serious threat to the security of windows powered PCs but now it has begun targeting Macs and mobile devices. The attacks of malware are on the rise and frequently found in the form of malicious software that gets installed on your PCs. Mostly, malware come for those softwares that are being offered free of cost. These type of softwares are developed to steal information from the users’ PCs.

The robbed information can be used for fooling innocent users via scams for getting money.
The common malware includes , adware, botnets, backdoor, rootkits, Zombies, key-loggers, Trojans, spyware and worms.
When the above mentioned malware got into the system it harms a lot,  damages date and even more dangerous malware not let the
un-installation option. There is an apt chance that by experience malware the users' loss their stored data.
Hence the questions are how to recognize the malware infection? How to save the system from its attack?
The most common symptoms of a malware infection are when your PC starts taking very long to startup, the browsers start behaving oddly and the home page would change into a different site without any input from the user.
To deal with these malware is not an easy task and if the proper measure not to be taken it can severely damage your system. The installation of antivirus software and firewall is not enough to protect PC, rather it needs some other measures too.
For instance update the antivirus program regularly and also scans the PCs. Don’t install suspicious applications to protect from malware.
Furthermore, there are a number of checks and verifications, there utilization can avoid the majority of the malware infections. These are very helpful in preventing 99%  malware attacks if applied collectively.ReadMore

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